Program Overview
The Survey Methodology at University of Michigan is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Survey Methodology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Survey Methodology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Survey Methodology
- Methods and Theory of Sample Design
- Data Collection Methods
- Applied Sampling/Methods of Survey Sampling
- Questionnaire Design
- Cognition, Communication, and Survey Measurement
- Survey Design Seminar
- Survey Practicum: Data Collection
- Survey Practicum: Data Analysis
- Statistical Methods I
- Statistical Methods II
- Special Areas of Survey Methodology
- Directed Research
- Analysis of Complex Sample Survey DataTotal S
- Survey Error I and IITotal Survey Error I and II
- Randomized and Nonrandomized Research Design
- Inference from Complex Samples
Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Preferred backgrounds include:
- Social sciences (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Political Science)
- Statistics
- Data Science or related quantitative fields
- A strong academic record, typically with a GPA of 3.5 or higher (competitive applicants)
- English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Over $115,000 Full Program
The University of Michigan’s Master of Science in Survey and Data Science, housed in the Rackham Graduate School and based at the Institute for Social Research, does not generally provide tuition assistance to admitted MS students. For 2024–25, Rackham master’s tuition is $9,482 per full term for Michigan residents and $15,172 per full term for non-residents; over a typical fall+winter academic year, that is about $18,964/year resident or $30,344/year non-resident.
For funding, the program lists several ISR awards. The Charles Cannell Fund in Survey Methodology provides up to $11,000 for research support or conference travel, and the F. Thomas Juster Economic Behavior Research Award Fund provides $5,500 for research-related costs such as travel, datasets, hiring, or living expenses.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2026-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 46 credit hours
